Sri Lanka blue magpie - Wikipedia
The Sri Lanka blue magpie or Ceylon magpie (Urocissa ornata) is a brightly coloured member of the family Corvidae, [2] found exclusively in Sri Lanka. [3] This species is adapted to hunting in the dense canopy, where it is highly active and nimble. [4] Its flight is rather weak, though, and is rarely used to cover great distances. [4]
Sri Lanka Blue-Magpie - eBird
A large, long-tailed blue bird with a white-tipped tail, and chestnut hood and wings. Inhabits humid forest from lowlands to hills, where it often accompanies mixed canopy flocks, either singly or in small groups.
Sri Lanka blue magpie - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on
The Sri Lanka blue magpie or Ceylon magpie (Urocissa ornata) is a brightly coloured member of the family Corvidae, found exclusively in Sri Lanka. This species is adapted to hunting in the dense canopy, where it is highly active and nimble.
Sri Lanka Blue-Magpie - Urocissa ornata - Birds of the World
2020年3月4日 · Sri Lanka Blue-Magpie (Urocissa ornata), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.ceymag1.01.
Ceylon Bird Club, Birds of Sri Lanka, sri lankan birds, endemic …
One of the most spectacular birds of Sri Lanka, the Blue Magpie inhabits dense, virgin forests of the wet zone and the hill country. It is between a House Crow and a Mynah in size. Its gorgeous blue and chestnut plumage seen against a backdrop of verdant green is a sight to behold.
Sri Lanka Blue Magpie (Urocissa ornata) - Rainforest Protectors …
The Sri Lanka Blue Magpie is an endangered and endemic bird known as "Kehibella" in native Sinhala language and found in dense wet evergreen temperate rainforests in Sri Lanka including Sinharaja World Heritage Rainforest. It makes a loud chink-chink and a …
Sri Lankan Blue Magpie | Birds in Sri Lanka - Dilmah Conservation
The Sri Lanka Blue Magpie (Urocissa ornate) was first described in 1829 by Wagler and is a member of the crow family – the Corvidae. Crows, ravens, rooks, jackdaws, jays, magpies, treepies, choughs and nutcrackers all belong to this family.
Sri Lanka Blue Magpie (Urocissa ornata) - BirdLife species factsheet
Population justification: Extensive surveys in 2004-2006 estimated a total population of 10,181-19,765 individuals. However, the species is a cooperative breeder with a monogamous mating system, so the effective population size and the number of mature individuals may be considerably fewer.
Sri Lanka Blue Magpie | Urocissa ornata | Species Guide | Birda
The Sri Lanka blue magpie, or Ceylon magpie, is a strikingly vibrant bird, a member of the Corvidae family. It boasts a length of 42–47 cm, positioning it size-wise between a mynah and a crow. The bird's plumage is a resplendent blue, complemented by a reddish-brown or chestnut head, neck, and wing.
Sri Lanka Blue Magpie Urocissa ornata - Adventure Birding
Sri Lanka Blue Magpie Urocissa ornata This large beautiful bird cannot be mistaken for any other Sri Lankan species. Mainly bright blue with red bill, and eye-ring and legs; chestnut head and neck; long graduated blue tail with black and then white tip.